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MJ08 FWP

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,287 mi
Last recorded121,287 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 FWP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 121,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 105,972 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,293 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 96,284 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,410 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 95,410 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,597 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,771 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 82,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,658 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,954 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 45,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,159 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 31,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,333 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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MJ08 FWP is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 91,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ08 FWP registered?

MJ08 FWP is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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